Cerimedo's defense to appeal pre-trial detention

The legal defense for Fernando Cerimedo is preparing to appeal the court's decision to place him under 180-day pre-trial detention at Palmasola prison. Cerimedo, an Argentine national, faces charges of attempted femicide.

His lawyer, Ernesto Giraldes, criticized the judge's decision as arbitrary, asserting that the evidence presented by the Public Ministry does not conclusively demonstrate that Cerimedo hired individuals to harm Nadia Beller. Giraldes specifically questioned the validity and context of chat messages presented as evidence, stating they lack temporal and spatial accuracy and do not confirm any alleged assignments.

As part of their defense strategy, Giraldes announced plans to call witnesses who were monitoring Beller's movements in real-time. These witnesses are expected to clarify the purpose behind the chat messages. The lawyer also emphasized the severe impact the proceedings have had on Cerimedo's professional career, stating it has been "totally destroyed," but expressed Cerimedo's determination to clear his name.

Regarding a separate case in La Paz involving alleged illicit enrichment, Giraldes indicated that other legal representatives would handle Cerimedo's defense. The court's decision for pre-trial detention was based on concerns that Cerimedo lacked a fixed address or verifiable employment, could easily flee the country, and posed a potential danger to Beller. The defense aims to submit documentation to refute these perceived risks.